New York · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Cold Spring Harbor, NY
If you live in Cold Spring Harbor, NY and need methadone treatment, options are within a short drive. There are 2 certified opioid treatment programs within 10 miles, and the closest is about 3.3 miles away. These programs provide medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and ongoing care for people recovering from opioid use disorder. Review the listings on this page to compare your nearby choices.
Clinics by distance from Cold Spring Harbor
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Cold Spring Harbor city center (Census point)
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Cold Spring Harbor
2 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 3.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Samaritan Daytop Village Inc
2075 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 10.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Outreach Development Corporation
998 Crooked Hill Road, Building 5, 1st and 2nd Floors
Brentwood, NY 11717- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 2
- to the nearest program
- 3.3 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 2
- also offer buprenorphine
- 2
- people in Cold Spring Harbor
- 3,064
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 262
What methadone treatment is
Methadone is one of three medications approved in the United States to treat opioid use disorder, alongside buprenorphine and naltrexone. It is a full opioid agonist, meaning it activates the brain's opioid receptors in a controlled, steady way. This steadiness helps prevent withdrawal and cravings, allowing people in Cold Spring Harbor to focus on recovery rather than daily symptoms.
Your first visit
What to expect on the first visit: patients in New York checking into a methadone clinic should expect an intake process that includes paperwork, identification verification, and a medical evaluation. Counselors often discuss treatment expectations, including regular clinic attendance and counseling participation. Some clinics offer same-day dosing after the assessment, while others schedule a follow-up before treatment starts.
Paying for methadone in New York
Many people in Cold Spring Harbor begin methadone treatment while covered by public insurance. New York adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, so eligibility reaches most adults with low household income. During intake, clinic staff typically check insurance cards and explain copay policies, while uninsured applicants are pointed toward state enrollment resources.
Take-home doses
Take-home doses are not automatic. Even though federal rules allow them from the first day of treatment under the right circumstances, a clinic's practitioner must make an individual judgment about the risks and benefits. Factors include attendance history, substance use, behavioral concerns, and safe storage at home. Policies differ from clinic to clinic.
Choosing a clinic
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Taken as prescribed at a licensed clinic, it reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing the euphoria associated with misuse. It is one of several evidence-based medication options recognized by SAMHSA.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- What are your clinic hours each day?
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone compared
All three are FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. A clinician helps decide which fits.
| Medication | How it is taken | Where you get it | Daily clinic visits | Who prescribes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone | Liquid, tablet or dissolvable wafer by mouth, once a day | Only at a certified opioid treatment program | Usually yes at first; federal rules allow take-home doses from early in treatment at the clinic's discretion | The program's medical staff, under federal treatment program rules |
| Buprenorphine | Film or tablet under the tongue daily, or a weekly or monthly injection | A pharmacy with a prescription, a doctor's office, or a treatment program | Usually no | Any clinician whose DEA registration covers Schedule III medications |
| Naltrexone | Monthly injection (extended-release) or a daily tablet | Injection at a clinic or doctor's office; tablets from a pharmacy | No; you must be off opioids for 7 to 10 days before starting | Any licensed prescriber |
Treatment in New York
- certified programs listed in New York
- 139
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 99%
Places with the most programs nearby
- New York, NY66 programs
- Mount Vernon, NY33 programs
- Elmont, NY13 programs
- Melville, NY7 programs
- Depew, NY6 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Cold Spring Harbor
How many methadone treatment programs are near Cold Spring Harbor, NY?
2 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 10 miles of Cold Spring Harbor, NY; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Cold Spring Harbor?
Samaritan Daytop Village Inc is the closest listed clinic, 3.3 miles from Cold Spring Harbor by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Cold Spring Harbor accept Medicaid?
2 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Cold Spring Harbor also offer buprenorphine?
2 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Cold Spring Harbor itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Cold Spring Harbor itself.